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Adventure Epic movies

Grand adventures with sweeping journeys and world-level stakes that can change nations, civilizations, or history.

The Last King

1. The Last King

Action Adventure Drama History Epic Action
6.1
20161h 39min

Overview

Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Protecting royal heir, Political religious division, Fragile succession, Hope for peace, War torn kingdom

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Tiger

2. The Tiger

Action History Adventure Drama Historical Event
7.2
20152h 19min

Overview

In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.

Themes

Survival under occupation, Power through bounty, Generational responsibility, Family costs of loyalty, Duty vs restraint, Human-animal conflict

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.7
20152h 16min

Overview

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and loyalty, Rebellion against tyranny, Legacy of a fallen order, Pursuit of missing knowledge, Ethical use of technology

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Heidi

4. Heidi

Adventure Family Drama Adventure Epic
7.4
20151h 51min

Overview

Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.

Themes

Family displacement, Homesickness and adaptation, Return to home and renewal, Guardianship and belonging, Friendship across classes, Urban vs rural life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

5. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.6
20152h 17min

Overview

As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.

Themes

Propaganda and manipulation, Cost of rebellion, Strong female leadership, Oppression and rebellion, Ambiguous loyalties, Sacrifice and survival

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Good Dinosaur

6. The Good Dinosaur

Adventure Animation Family Adventure Epic Family Animation
6.7
20151h 33min

Overview

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Found family bonds, Fear of inadequacy, Protective duty versus independence, Growth through adversity, Inter-species friendship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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April and the Extraordinary World

7. April and the Extraordinary World

Thriller Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
7.2
20151h 46min

Overview

It's 1941, but France is trapped in the 19th Century, governed by steam and Napoleon V. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.

Themes

Scientists exploited for power, Talking cat ally, Technological stagnation under war, Technology-driven progress after crisis, Mobile bunker as refuge, Terraforming as escape from conflict

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Last Witch Hunter

8. The Last Witch Hunter

Action Adventure Fantasy Epic Action Adventure Epic
5.9
20151h 46min

Overview

The modern world holds many secrets, but by far the most astounding is that witches still live among us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world and putting an end to the human race once and for all. Armies of witch hunters have battled this unnatural enemy for centuries, including Kaulder, a valiant warrior who many years ago slayed the all-powerful Witch Queen, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the Queen cursed Kaulder with immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter. Today, Kaulder is the last living hunter who has spent his immortal life tracking down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost family.

Themes

Memory as weapon, Ancient magic modern city, Immortality burden, Revival of power, Secret organization oversight, Human witch truce

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Walk

9. The Walk

History Drama Adventure Historical Event Historical Drama
7.3
20152h 3min

Overview

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

Themes

Artistry amid danger, Obsessive pursuit of risk, Collaborative planning under pressure, Personal sacrifice and ambition, Public spectacle vs restraint, Confrontation with authority

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

10. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Science Fiction Action Thriller Adventure Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.3
20152h 11min

Overview

Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Ethics of experimentation, Immunity as leverage, Survival under harsh conditions, Resistance against corporate control, Fragmented leadership and alliance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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